ARTimeline
This month we're trying something new, we're leading off with a quick view of all the ticketed events in town. Scrolling down, you'll find the familiar format with more information, photos and links for these events, along with free events for the public offered by our several arts organizations, clubs, and the C.H. Booth Library. 3/2 SKTC's Play With Your Food, Stone River Grille dinner & plays Information 3/4 The Last Supper Enactment, Immanual Lutheran Players (203) 426-9024 3/9-11 Bye Bye Birdie, Newtown Middle School; tickets sold at the door. 3/10 By the Heirs of St. Patrick, Stray Kats Theatre Company, new play Information 3/10 St. Rose Irish Cabaret, St. Rose of Lima Church (203) 270-1838 3/10-11 Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids, Sabrina's Encore Productions Information 3/10-11 Once on this Island Jr., Sabrina's Encore Productions Information 3/11 Ann Schein, piano, Newtown Friends of Music (203) 426-6470 3/11 Connecticut Master Chorale concert, St. Rose of Lima Church Information 3/15-18 Sweeney Todd, Newtown High School; tickets sold at the door. 3/19 The Bill Frisell & Sam Amison Duo, Live at the Edmond Town Hall Information 3/24 Flagpole Radio Café with Special Guest, Livingston Taylor Information 3/25 Tom Chapin & Friends, The Little House that Roared Information 4/1 Escher String Quartet with Jason Vieaux, guitar, Newtown Friends of Music
2012 Newtown Arts Festival
Thank you Newtown artists! Submissions for our art contest have come in and are being reviewed. The winning entry will be used to promote the Newtown Arts Festival at Fairfield Hills, September 15-16, 2012. Thank you to Koenig Frameworks for collecting the submissions for us. Planning and preparations continue for the highly anticipated Newtown Arts Festival. Want to get involved in the planning process? Please contact Donna Mangiafico at djmangiafico@aol.com?subject=Newtown%20Arts%20Festival"> djmangiafico@aol.com. The Arts Fest will truly celebrate the arts in Newtown, featuring a wide-variety of live entertainment including music, poetry, dance, and theatrical performances. Dozens of engaging workshops and activities for all ages will be available. A select artisan craft area will offer art displays and sales. And what else? A delicious variety of foods and beverages to tempt your tummies, as well as fresh produce from the farmers market, will be sold. Calling all artists and artisans: If you are interested in exhibiting and/or selling your works, you may apply using the vendor application. The application can be found on our website – click Newtown Arts Fest and then “Vendor Application.” Our interactive workshops and education tents will showcase local talent in dance, art, theatre, literature and handicrafts, as well as art demonstrations and presentations. Various stations throughout the festival will give the public a chance to contribute to a work of art as a community. If you would like to lead a hands-on workshop for an hour or so, give a presentation, or a demonstration of your creative skills, please contact Jennifer Rogers at jenrogers@charter.net?subject=Newtown%20Arts%20Festival"> jenrogers@charter.net. Coming Soon– the art contest winner announcement and launch of the new website: www.Newtownartsfestival.com!
 Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Road, Sandy Hook For more information about SKTC: www.StrayKatsTheatreCompany.org
An evening of great jazz music with  BOPLICITYSaturday, March 3 at 9:00 p.m. My Place Pizza Restaurant, 8 Queen Street, Newtown
Jazz lovers, enjoy the large selection of beer and wine, with Pub favorites like homemade German pretzels with beer mustard, pulled pork sandwiches, or knockwurst on pretzel bread.
Immanual Lutheran Players Present
 Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, NewtownTickets: $10 per person, or $30 per immediate family Reservations recommended: (203) 426-9024 Tickets will be sold at the door based on availability. DaVinci's painting depicts the moments immediately following Christ’s dramatic announcement to his disciples that “One of you will betray me”. The moment, the emotion, the question, “Who could it be?” For the first time, the Immanual Luteran Players will perform The Last Supper Enactment here in Newtown. Witness as they bring to life Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting through drama and music.
Written by Chaplain Andy Krey, Executive Director of Lutheran Advocates for Maritime Mission. Music written by Joanne Archibald of Danbury and Carl Lindquist of Newtown. Directed by Diane Wardenbury and Mary Ann Grogan Additional performances at Immanuel Lutheral Church, 18 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 1 at 2:30 p.m. Reservations recommended: (203) 775-5566 for Danbury shows
 Bye Bye Birdie
a Newtown Middle School Drama production Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m.BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army in 1958 (ala Elvis Presley). Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, and Rosie are some of the most memorable musical theatre classics that have come out of this show. $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. NMS Auditorium, 11 Queen Street, Newtown
 All performances take place at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield.
Pepsi Children's Series ~ Underwritten by Wooster School of Danbury ~ Media Sponsor: Star 99.9fm
 Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids March 10 & 11 at 2:00 p.m. Performed for kids by kids (grades 1-4) - don't miss this classic Disney story about Pongo and Perdita, who happily raise their dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella DeVil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation, starring children in grades K-5 is certain to charm and delight the audience. Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Children. Child priced tickets are only available thru the box office at (203) 438-5795 ________________________________________________________________
 Once on this Island March 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Performed for kids by kids (grades 5 & 6)! With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, Once On This Island Jr. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. The highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptationof the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, book and Score.
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Children. Child priced tickets are only available thru the box office at (203) 438-5795
 www.NewtownFriendsOfMusic.org Visit our website for complete information on programs and artists.
 Connecticut Master Chorale concertMarch 11 at 3:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Church, 40 Church Hill Rd, NewtownExperience a powerful performance by this 55-voice professional caliber ensemble, complete with orchestral accompaniment. On the program are Gloria and Te Deum by Karl Jenkins, and King of Kings Choral Suite by Miklós Rózsa. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; (203) 743-0473
 Sweeney Todda Newtown High School productionThursday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Sweeney Todd sketch card by Charles Holbert Jr aka KidNotorious
“Sophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising, SWEENEY TODD SCHOOL EDITION nevertheless has a great sense of fun, mixing intense drama with howlingly funny moments of dark humor: audiences find themselves laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.”
The NHS production of SWEENEY TODD SCHOOL EDITION will be a thriller without the gore. It is a comedy that has many hysterically funny moments that we will emphasize in our production. Stephen Sondheim felt very strongly that it was a good idea to challenge students with this incredibly difficult score but wanted to make sure that they would not be performing anything inappropriate for their age group. He made changes to the show to accommodate the needs of high school students. Their production will be presented without the gore. Lighting techniques will punctuate darker moments without being graphic.
It’s hard to say what exact age is right to see SWEENEY TODD SCHOOL EDITION – parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children.
Tickets: $16 Reserved Seating; $14 General Admission; $12 Senior Citizens & Students Call: (203) 364-4534 or Email: NHSmusicals@gmail.com?subject=Sweeney%20Todd">NHSmusicals@gmail.com
 Buy tickets now at www.EdmondTownHall.org/BillFrisell Questions: William.Bates@Stern.NYU.edu?subject=Live%20at%20the%20Edmond%20Town%20Hall%20concert"> William.Bates@Stern.NYU.edu
 
With Special Guest, Livingston Taylor Saturday, Mar. 24th, 7:00 pm Edmond Town Hall, Alexandria Room 45 Main Street, Newtown Tickets $25 adults, $20 students/adults
Livingston recorded his first record at 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective, and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. From top-forty hits I Will Be in Love with You and I’ll Come Running, to I Can Dream of You and Boatman (these two recorded by his brother James), Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres—folk, pop, gospel, jazz—and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads.
A Pre-show Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.
All ticket holders are invited to attend the pre-show wine and cheese reception hosted by the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission. On exhibit will be artwork submitted by Newtown artists for the Newtown Arts Festival art contest, featuring the winning entry!
Back by popular demand with another fantastic program:  www.NewtownFriendsOfMusic.org Visit our website for complete information on programs and artists.
 www.flagpolephotographers.com
March 1 at 7:30 p.m. - Still Life Photography workshop at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown (lower entrance). Still life photography depicts inanimate objects where the design elements and composition are chosen by the photographer. Still life scenes will be provided for attendees to practice photography skills. Experienced photographers will be available to assist attendees and instruct on basic camera functions. All levels from beginner to experienced are welcome. Free and open to the public.
March 15 at 7:30 p.m. - Flagpole Photographers Camera Club meeting and competition at C.H. Booth Library Lower Meeting Room, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Competition assignment: Motion. Guests are always welcome. Only members may enter club competitions.
ExhibitThe "Art About Town" collective exhibit will continue on view at Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, through March 31. SCAN members Pam Dannenman, Adele Moros, Margaret Moss, Glen River, and Roberta Shea, have works on display in the special events room. Dining is not required to see the show, all are welcome to visit the show during normal business hours. Artist DemonstrationsThe Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN) is a non-profit art association of Western Connecticut area artists. Among their numerous enriching fine art opportunities, they provide twice-monthly demonstration meetings featuring professional artists who paint and share tips and techniques in a specific medium.
 Wednesday, Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m. Christine Ivers - Pastel Night Scene Image (left): Venetian Glass, Christine Ivers Wednesday, Mar. 28, 1:30 p.m. Diane Dubreuil - Watercolor Landscape All demonstrations are FREE and open to the public. You don't have to be an artist to come! www.scanart.org
Koenig FrameWorks
presents
Stone Soup
Judith Secco - Mally DeSomma - Thomas Nackid Three artists combining their own ingredients to create one fine art show. On view through March 19  Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main Street, Newtown (203) 270-1887 www.koenigframeworks.com A Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Art Project www.hvculturalarts.org
Arts at the Library
Exhibits
"Eyes of March!" by Newtown resident Joan Pollak (lower meeting room), on view through March 31. "Nothing Exciting Ever Happens in Newtown" Artifacts and photos of the War Maneuvers of 1812 (first floor display cases), on view through March 31.
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Workshop
Thursday, March 8 4:00-5:00 pm
Ages 6-10
Study paintings by Picasso and create your own masterpiece in the cubist style.
A $5 material fee is due on the day of the program. Please register online.
_______________________________________________________________ Independent Film Series Wednesdays at 1:00 pm 3/7 Protektor (2009) 3/21 T0 Be Announced See all the C.H. Booth Library has scheduled at chboothlibrary.org
Live in HD Broadcasts Though we dream of seeing opera, theatre and other Live in HD performances here in Newtown, until then they can be seen as close as the AMC Danbury theaters. General Admission tickets are available in advance at FathomEvents.comor at the door.
Metropolitan Opera Live: ($22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children)
Verdi's Ernani Encore Saturday, 3/14 at 12:55 pm Tickets/Info Massenet's Manon LIVE Saturday, 4/7 at 12:00 pm Tickets/InfoNational Theatre Live: ($15 tickets)
The Comedy of Errors Thursday, 3/1 at 7:00 pm Tickets/Info She Stoops to Conquer Thursday, 3/29 at 7:00pm Tickets/Info
Really Newsy News!
Newtown Friends of Music was one of many award recipients recently, when the Savings Bank of Danbury distributed awards to several dozen deserving organizations from its Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation. This Community Arts Grant award will be used for NFM’s annual School Outreach Program and scholarship. Top executives of both organizations were on hand recently for a reception at the bank’s Mill Plain branch to mark the occasion. "Our mission is to strengthen communities by providing grants to organizations that are vital to the well-being, growth and prosperity of the communities in which we live and work.” said President and CEO, Hal Wibling. (Read the entire article here, under News tab.)
Savings Bank of Danbury Chief Operating Officer Kathy Romagnano is pictured above with NFM Grant Administrator Paul Gehrett and NFM President Ellen K Parrella, who were delighted to have their organization recognized financially for its ongoing charitable efforts. Photo by Michael Duffy.
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 Congratulations to Newtown's very talented Brett Boles. His musical, Foreverman, has been selected for the New York Musical Theater Festival in July. Since its inception in 2004, the New York Musical Theatre Festival has premiered more than 300 new musicals - more than 70 of which have gone on to award-winning productions in New York, in regional theaters in almost every state, and in 16 countries worldwide. Read article here. This year's festival will run from July 9 - July 29. Memberships are on sale now, and members can start booking tickets on May 15th. Single tickets will go on sale beginning June 15th. To purchase a membership, please phone the NYMF office at 212-664-0979, Monday-Friday, 10:30am-6pm, or visit www.nymf.org/member. FOREVERMAN - Brett Boles (book, music, lyrics) What if you could live forever? On New Year's Eve in 1625, Will Timeson and Jack Mercer discover the secret of immortality – an elixir that will grant them the gift of eternal life. But is it a gift? When the two men fall in love with the same woman -- a beautiful, young woman with a dark, painful secret – the stage is set for a grand, musical epic about friendship, love, betrayal and redemption spanning several tumultuous centuries and set to a sweeping, romantic score. There are several songs available to hear on YouTube from Foreverman, though I am partial to All We Have is Timefrom another of his musicals at Ithaca College.
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